Longtime ‘Supernatural’ Actor Is Promoted

An actor who has appeared on the CW drama series “Supernatural” since 2009 has received a promotion. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Mark Sheppard will be a series regular role starting with the show's 10th season.

Sheppard, who plays Crowley, the King of Hell, will join Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins as the drama's regulars, the story reports.

His character first appeared in the middle of the show’s fifth season, and has recurred ever since. The ninth season ended with his character springing a surprise twist on Dean, played by Ackles.